eToro Continues Journey Towards a Tokenized Future With Launch of 24/5 Trading, Futures and Tokenized Stocks

Core Insights - eToro is evolving its product offerings towards a tokenized future, emphasizing the potential of blockchain technology to facilitate significant wealth transfer through the tokenization of traditional assets [2][5][6] - The company plans to expand its trading hours from 24/5 to 24/7, allowing users to trade US-listed stocks and ETFs, as well as spot-quoted futures, enhancing flexibility and accessibility [3][4][7] Company Developments - eToro will introduce an initial list of 100 popular US-listed stocks and ETFs for 24/5 trading, aiming to empower users to trade in real-time [2][4] - The platform has launched spot-quoted futures in collaboration with CME Group, providing accessible-sized contracts and familiar pricing, currently available in select European markets [3][4] - The company has a history of involvement in tokenization, having launched tokenized gold and silver in 2019, and is now set to launch US-listed equities as ERC20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain [5][6] Industry Context - New regulations, such as MiCA in Europe and the Genius Act in the US, are creating opportunities for the tokenization of real-world assets, which are legally backed and regulated [2][6] - The benefits of tokenization, including 24/7 transferability, are being recognized, with stable coins demonstrating these advantages [2][6]